Wedding DJ, which package ?

OK guys, some of you may know that i'm getting married in the summer! Have got a DJ in mind, but just wondering what package to book:

BASIC:



•   3K KV2 AUDIO DIGITAL SOUND SYSTEM
•   2 X PILOT 150 MOVING YOKE LIGHTS
•   1 X MARTIN HAZE MACHINE
•   MUSIC PLAYED VIA TECHNIC TURNTABLES & DENON DND 4000
•   MUSIC OUTPUT VIA THE LEGENDARY CLOUD CXM MIXER


BRONZE:



•   3K KV2 AUDIO DIGITAL SOUND SYSTEM
•   4 X PILOT 150 MOVING YOE LIGHTS
•   1 X MARTIN HAZE MACHINE
•   MUSIC PLAYED VIA TECHNIC TURNTABLES & DENON DND 400
•   MUSIC OUTPUT VIA THE LEGENDARY CLOUD CXM MIXER
•   2 X  20U VISUALISER RACKS WITH 17” TFT SCREENS


SILVER:



•   3K KV2 AUDIO DIGITAL SOUND SYSTEM
•   4 X PILOT 150 MOVING YOE LIGHTS
•   1 X MARTIN HAZE MACHINE
•   MUSIC PLAYED VIA TECHNIC TURNTABLES & DENON DND 400
•   MUSIC OUTPUT VIA THE LEGENDARY CLOUD CXM MIXER
•   2 X  20U VISUALISER RACKS WITH 17” TFT SCREENS


GOLD:



•   5K KV2 AUDIO DIGITAL SOUND SYSTEM
•   4 X PILOT 150 MOVING YOE LIGHTS
•   1 X MARTIN HAZE MACHINE
•   MUSIC PLAYED VIA TECHNIC TURNTABLES & DENON DND 400
•   MUSIC OUTPUT VIA THE LEGENDARY CLOUD CXM MIXER
•   2 X  20U VISUALISER RACKS WITH 17” TFT SCREENS
•   1 X  20U VIDEO RACK
•   2 X 6FT/4FT PROJECTION SCREENS
•   2 X OPTOMA PROJECTORS (3500 ANSI LUMENS)


EXTRAS WHICH CAN BE ADDED:

•   LASER                     
•   STAR CLOTH                           
•   PYROTECHNICS                  
•   CONFETTI CANONS   


LASER AND LIGHTS IN ACTION:

Hiya!

Extremely simple response to this! - What is your budget? from that, pick the closest package from the DJ you feel is best value for money. If you want to go up a 'level' you can then evaluate if the extra dosh is worth spending or not

I have a few friends in the DJ circuit - cater for the Indian weddings and family functions mainly, and some of their setups are phenomenal! one of the very best I saw was a DJ mate who was asked to get live Indian instrument players and singers, to 'mix' into the sounds he was playing on the decks - it sounded and looked jaw droppingly fantastic - one of the very best I've seen! (he had the full laser and large screens and projectors as well)

Good luck and congrats for gettin hitched!

DtM West London & Slough UK!

Wow, in my opinion the Basic or maybe the Bronze package is certain suitable. All those lights and lasers and video screens just seem unnecessary for a wedding, it looks more like a night club! I mean, if thats what you want then go for it, it's your wedding.... but personally, I wouldn't need or want all that extra stuff.

But if you're going to go with all those lasers and club-like lighting, I would speak to your photographer about it so he/she is prepared for the lighting situation.

Wow, in my opinion the Basic or maybe the Bronze package is certain suitable. All those lights and lasers and video screens just seem unnecessary for a wedding, it looks more like a night club! I mean, if thats what you want then go for it, it's your wedding.... but personally, I wouldn't need or want all that extra stuff.

But if you're going to go with all those lasers and club-like lighting, I would speak to your photographer about it so he/she is prepared for the lighting situation.

I agree with US_MancGirl I like the Basic or the Bronze package myself but like US_MancGirl said its your wedding do what you like.

And I agree with Dennis. If you are on a budget then of course book the most reasonably priced DJ. For me personally I think I would skimp on the DJ and put the money into something else such as food, booze, flowers, etc. I wouldn't book a DJ with a huge light show etc. But if its your budget then go for it!
How many guests are you expecting?
We were lucky and had a friend who is a professional DJ do ours as a gift!

I'm thinking about the gold package but with plasmas instead of the projector screens ! Also, he's gonna chuck the laser in for free and add some confetti cannons and pyrotechnics too! Needs to be a big setup as there's gonna be about 300 guests !

Are you doing a South Asian wedding?  I've seen several with the works....

Are you doing a South Asian wedding?  I've seen several with the works....

South Asian as in Indian, yes !